DISABILITY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

TO BE CONFERRED UPON COVETED KARMAVEERA PURASKARA AWARD

kodakkal — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:28:29 +0000

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KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD to be felicitated with the prestigious
‘Karmaveer Puraskar’

Nov 2011: The very versatile & spontaneous Kodakkal Shivaprasad is all set to receive an award for his commendable work in the field of social service after having been nominated for the awards which has been accepted and shortlisted.

Kodakkal Shivaprasad will be felicitated the coveted ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ award on the 26th of November in New Delhi at the exclusive awards function which is a part of “iCONGO’s RIGHT every WRONG conclave”- a national forum for social justice and citizen action where various social justice issues are discussed by very eminent and concerned citizens. This year the theme is Active Citizenship for fulfilling Fundamental Duties.

The CtrlS – iCONGO promoted “KARMAVEER PURASKAAR (KVP)” are the Global Awards for Social Justice and Citizen Action instituted by the people sector & civil society with various partner organisations, citizens at large and media supporters. Be the change you want to see in this world is what every KARMAVEER inherently believes and practices.

The awards are given every year on the 26th day of November, our National Social Justice and Citizen Action Day, the day we adopted our constitutional pledge as a REPUBLIC and Indian Citizens in 1949. It is the first award of its kind from India, and probably around the globe, that has been held every year for the past 5 years, at a very austere, simple and dignified program in New Delhi.

The “KARMAVEER PURASKAAR” awards ceremony has over the years become a “MELTING POT” where People from India & Global Citizens that comprise individuals ranging from princes and princesses to global bestselling authors, young politicians, statesmen, bureaucrats, ambassadors, actors, singers, captains of industry, media professionals, development workers, young adults, students, school children, homemakers, academicians, slum workers and others who come “TOGETHER as ONE to RIGHT every WRONG”.

This year iCONGO, in association with CtrlS, VSO India and SOAP, has also launched Karmayuga-Right every Wrong Generation, an initiative that ../salutes and showcases the extra ordinary and inspiring work done by ordinary mortals, to Right a Wrong that they see around them. To be a part of the “Karmayuga Campaign” one need not join an NGO or campaign, nor give any money, clothes and newspapers to charity. All that one needs to do is do small simple acts with big commitment & involvement” to address wrongs in the society. The person can post his story on the official Karmayuga website www.righteverywrong.com , so that more people can follow his/her example and the tipping point reached, wherein everyone gets together to RIGHT every WRONG. Best Citizen Action stories will be awarded Karmaver Chakra- a medallion for proactive Citizen Action, instituted with the UN.

The awards and the Chakra recognize and applaud the social commitment of concerned individuals, who have proactively and voluntarily worked for bringing a positive transformation in the society and the world we live in. In today’s world where there is huge apathy & indifference, we feel a paramount need for being not just a good person but also a good citizen who exercises her/ his rights, duties & responsibilities as a concerned, just and humane citizen.

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We congratulate KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD for possessing the conviction and compassion to stand up, speak out and lead the change with his positive attitude! The management of iCONGO, which has selected his nomination after thorough due diligence based on the process created by the international HR audit firm MERCER and Grant Thornton said that they were glad to have found a true champion of social justice issues in Kajol and wish that more and more celebrities gave their time, involvement and humane feelings towards addressing social justice issues and being the change and role models for other citizens to follow. They added that Kodakkal Shivaprasad who has always excelled in whatever he does be it as an actor, a son,a daughter, a father, a wife and mother has also proved and excelled as a Citizen Action champion that if one decides to walk the talk and do their bit for social justice, besides living our own personal lives and day to day business, India will truly become the best nation and democracy in the world with humane , just and responsible citizens.

For further details please refer following links :

1’ http://kodakkal.ning.com/forum/topics/karmaveera-puraskar-award-to-be-confered-upon-kodakkal?xg_source=activity

2. http://kodakkal.ning.com/forum/topics/draft-copy-of-press-release-about-karmaveera-puraskar-award-to-be

3. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-ZgEwYOoKA/Tre6yOYLfcI/AAAAAAAAFmk/Gw3l9hEnEow/s1600/3%2Bcopy.jpg

KODAKKAL BAGGED SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AWARD

kodakkal — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:53:00 +0000

It immense pleasure to announce here that Kodakkal Shivaprasad, the net work creator of this DISABILITY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY has been selected for the prestigious SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AWARD insisted at Kolkata based INDIAN INSTITUTES OF ORIENTAL HERITAGE , an International Institute of Oriental Studies and Research. This award was created those who entered

For more details : http://kodakkal.ning.com/forum/topics/kodakkal-invited-to-sworn-in-to-swami-vivekananda-award

FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION FOR KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD

kodakkal — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:55:35 +0000

FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION FOR KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD
1. Date of Birth : 4th July 1957
2. Birth Place : ‘Kodakkal’ of Kurnad Village,Buntwal Taluk,South Kanara District, Karnataka State, India.
3. Parents : Late Kodakkal Venkatramana Bhat and Late Smt.Savithri Venkatrama Bhat
4. Feeding Ceremoney : At the age of 4 years child was performed fooding at world famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple ,Kerala State.
5. Bramopadesham : At 1974 i got Upanayanam at famous Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
6. School Admission: When in 1964 admitted to Sri Bharathi Higher Primary School, Mudipu-Kurnad.as Ist Standard Student at the age of 6 years childhood.

[a] Lost Hearing Strength when in 4th standard student at the age of 9 year child
[b] Passed ESLC by facing Public Examination by first attempt during 1973
[c] Performed Mimicri actor for annual School day’s drama competition

7. High School Education : Joined Government Junior College as 8th Standard student when in 1973.

[b] Elected as Minister for Information & Broadcasting for Class Parliament during 1973
[c] Elected as Deputy Speaker for Class Parliament during 1974
[d] Awarded 2nd Prize in Hindi subject for Annual Examination when in 9th Standard student
[c] Awarded Ist prize for Soft Ball when in Annual Sports Meet of the School.
[d] Appeared SSLC and passed by first attempt in 6 subjects during 1975.
8. After High School Education: Published first article in national daily Prajavani and other media

[b] Started cultivating ancestral Areca and Paddy lands
[c] Joined Bee-Keeping training and passed with Ist Class at Government Central Appiary, Bhagamandala ,Coorg District during 1977-78.
[d] Set up Bee boxes around areca garden and started Apiculture up to 1979
[e] Joined Kannada and English Typewriting Course and passed with Ist class and 2nd class respectively at Sri Durga Prasad Institute of Commerce, Mangalore during 1979
[e] Participated Ist public function as Chief Guest for Disabled Persons State Conference at Town Hall, Mangalore organized by APANGA,an social organization from Kollur in south kanara area, during 1979.
[f] Participated and get Awarded at District Sports Meet for Disabled organized by Rotary Club, Mangalore duirng 1979.
9. Joining Government Service: Appointed for M/s Bharath Electronics Limited ,Bangalore Unit of government of India Enterprises as Apprentice Clerk during 1980.

[a] Worked in Different departments including personal department of above unit.
[b] Passed All India Trade Test in Clerk –General under Appren tice Act 1965 with First Class.
[c] Appointed at Indian Institute of Management ,Bangalore as LDC/Typist during 1981
[d] Appointed for Canara Bank as Filing Clerk at Head Office,Bangalore duirng 1982
[e] Promoted to Officer Cadre at Canara Bank during 2001

10. Higher Education : Appeared and Wrote PUC,B.A.,M.A. Examinations at Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

[a] Appeared and wrote CAIIB and JAIIB at Indian Institue of Bankers,Mumbai
[b] Got Certified for Computer Literacy
[c] Got Certified for Master Trainer at CBR NETWORK, South Asia, Bangalore
[d] Got Certified for Canra Bank’s distance Education Training of DELPHI Course
11. Social Reactions: Elected as State Vice President for Karnataka Federation Physically Handicapped,Shimoga.

[a] Responsible in holding Zonal Conference for Disabled People at Mangalore during 1989 as Chairman, Reception Committee for Disabled Conference.
[b] Responsible in holding religious and social functions under banner of Vishwa Hindu Parishad during 1987 to 1989 at Mudipu Unit
[b] Arranged permanent Mid-day-Meal for Blind students at Sri Sharada Devli Blind School,Shimoga during 2001
[c] Arranged Permanent mid-day-meal for all groups of disabled students at People with Disabilities,Bangalore during 2001.
[d] Arranged permanent pooja Sevas [Puduvattu] at various hindu temples across india now it stands close to 35 temples as on for the year 2011.
[e] Arranged Annadanam and sweets at Mangala Sevashrama an orphanage for childrens at Mangalore area
[f] Donated Self blood at Rotary Charity Foundation on eve of World Disabled Day during 1998
[g] Participated as Chief Guest in World Disabled Day organized by Shimoga District Physically Handicapped Welfare Sangha [Regd] then delivered lecutre on disability development
[h] Wrote hundred of articles on disabilty development issue then got them published in State and Local Media News Papers
[i]Signed memorandum of agreement for Donating self Eye at Sri Shankara Eye Bank, Shimoga during 2011.
[j] Selected as Stake Holder for Amending Disability Act at Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt.of India, New Delhi.
[k] Get Councelled to thousands more disabled people across india for uplifting their life style and career.
[l] created several network for disability development at internet. Like www.kodakkal.ning.com and www.kodakkalshivprasad.blogspot.com some of them hit 173200 visitors just in 3 years of launching.
[m] Selected as Public Relation Officer for Legal Aid Cell of New Delhi based NGO – www.disabilityindia.org/legalaid.cfm#1
[n] Included in various biographical note in different voumes published by prominent publishers around the globe like International Biographical Centre, England, American Biographical Insititue,USA and Refacimento International, New Delhi.
[o] Elected as General Secretary for Shimoga District Physically Handicapped Welfare Sangha[Regd] and then after as Honarary President.
[b] Selected for net work member and got published my article at United Nation Organization’s Sustainable Development programme – UNDP. details at : http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/newfunct/responses_in_full-part_i.pdf

12. Marriage: Married to polio victim in both legs employed in LIC OF INDIA, hails from Malnad Village’s famous Kasaravalli family during 1989 at Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Hebri,South Kanara District.
13. Childrens: God blessed me One son – K S Nagaprasad and one daughter – K S Cauvery both are normal and was studying Final B.E.in Electronic Communication and P.U.C. respectively.
14. Awards: 1. Intelligent Man Award from APANGA – Kollur of Udupi District during 1979

2. Best Handicapped Employee Award from NASEO[Karnataka] Bangalore during 1982
3. Best Delphian Award at Canara Bank, Head Office, Bangalore during 1995
4. Best Slogan Writer Award at Regional Transport Office,Shimoga during 1997
5. Hero of Century articles at media news papers
6. Best Handicapped Writer Award at World Disabled Day of Govt.of Karnataka -1999
7. Best Poetry Writer Award at Bangalore Police during 1999
8. Rising Personality of India Award at International Penguin Publising House,New Delhi
9. International Man Award at International Biographical Centre, England
10. Man of the Year Award at American Biographic al Institute, USA
11. Nominated as Biogrphical Advisor at ABI , USA
12. Felicitated at various NGOs/Organizations/Associations at Shimoga
13. Insisted an Award Scheme named after me at District Press Guild, Shimoga
14. Entered in various Biographical Note published by prominent publishers across
globe
15. Nominated for SWAMI VIVEKANANDA award at I.I.O.Heritage, Kolkatta
16. Award for creating best poems at Mangala Sahithya Vedike, Hospet
17. Promoted to Officer cadre at Canara Bank during 2001
18. Further directed for Manager post by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,GOI.
19. Nominated for President at Deaf Employees Welfare Association, Hyderabad
20. Listed in 9 Biographical Who’s Who Note in various publishers across globe.
21. Selected as Public Relation Officer for online legal aid cell at New Delhi
15. Website: 1. www.kodakkalshivaprasad.blogspot.com

2. www.kodakkalraja.community.office.live.com
3. DISABILITY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY_- www.kodakkal.ning.com

16. e-mails: 1. kodakkalshivaprasad@gmail.com

2. kodakkal.s@rediffmail.com
3. kodakkalraja@hotmail.com
17. Mobile: [1] 9482533747 [2] 8277087419 [3] 9741987907
18. Contact Address: “SHIVANAGA” Ist Cross, Ist B Parrellel,Opp.- Sri Sharada Girls High School, Gundappashed, Shimoga – 577 201 . Karnataka State-India

PROMOTION RESERVATION COME BACK AGAIN

kodakkal — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:20:48 +0000

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has noted that some Ministries/Departments were not considering the persons with disabilities for promotion to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts, even if such posts are identified suitable for them, on the ground that there is no reservation for persons with disabilities in the matter of promotion to such posts. The DOPT has decided that, if promotions are made to a Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ post, which is identified suitable for persons with disability of a specific category, the persons with disability of relevant category in feeder grade, if any, shall be considered for promotion to the post by applying the same criterion as applicable to other persons.

Full Text of OM No.36035/4/2010-Estt.(Res) dated 01.08.2011 is reproduced below :

No.36035/4/2010-Estt.(Res)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 1st August 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Consideration of persons with disabilities for promotion against unreserved vacancies-reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that representations have been received stating that some Ministries/Departments etc. do not consider the persons with disabilities for promotion to Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts, even if such posts are identified suitable for them, on the ground that there is no reservation for persons with disabilities in the matter of promotion to such posts. In this regard, attention is invited to para 6 of this Department’s OM No. 36035/3/2004-Estt.(Res) dated 29th December, 2005, which provides that a person with disability cannot be denied the right to compete for appointment against an unreserved vacancy in a post identified suitable for persons with disability of the relevant category. It is hereby clarified that if promotions are made to a Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ post, which is identified suitable for persons with disability of a specific category, the persons with disability of relevant category in feeder grade, if any, shall be considered for promotion to the post by applying the same criterion as applicable to other persons.

sd/-
(Sharad Kumar Srivatava)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

PROMOTION RESERVATION NOTED IN NEW DISABILITY BILL- 2011

kodakkal — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:19:56 +0000

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY BILL 2011

56. Non Discrimination in Employment
(1) No establishment shall directly or indirectly discriminate against any person with
disability in any matter relating to employment including but not limited to
recruitment, promotion and other related issues arising in the course of or through
the length of employment in any establishment
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(2) No establishment shall dispense with, or reduce in rank, an employee who
acquires a disability during service, such employee may if required by the nature
of disability, be shifted to another post with the same pay scale and service
benefits.
Provided further that if it is not possible to adjust the employee against any post, then
such employee may be kept on a supernumerary post until a suitable post is available or
the age of superannuation whichever is earlier
(3) The protection accorded in sub section (2) shall also be extended to persons
employed with the defense forces;
Provided that this sub section in no way precludes the defense establishment to
formulate a more beneficial employment retention and rehabilitation scheme for persons
employed with the defense forces.
(4) Every establishment shall facilitate reasonable accommodation of persons with
disabilities by taking adequate measures to guarantee that persons with
disabilities are not disadvantaged in any manner at any stage of employment.
Explanation
‘Adequate Measures’ include, but are not limited to the provision of necessary aids
and equipment, adequate healthcare facilities, necessary physical changes in
buildings to ensure accessibility at workplaces, flexible work timings, continuous
monitoring with regard to necessary support, or any arrangements or facilities
created for equality with regard to competitive public service examinations and other
such service related tests.
(5) Any person with disability, if eligible for any post which is sought to be filled, shall
have the right to appear for selection and hold the post if selected;
(6) An establishment shall not ordinarily post and transfer a person with disability in a
place other than his or her native place or within the vicinity
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of such place
unless such transfer becomes necessary due to exigencies of the job and
expertise possessed by the person with disabilities;
(7) The appropriate governments may frame such rules and regulations as may be
necessary from time to time for the purposes of achieving the objectives outlined
above;

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(8) Every establishment undertaking an exercise of retrenchment or declaring its staff
surplus shall as far be not include persons with disabilities in such exercise or
process. In the event of persons with disabilities being included in such exercise
or process, enhanced benefits shall be payable to them.
57. Reservations
(1) All establishments shall reserve not less than seven percent of all posts and in
promotions for persons with disabilities in accordance with the following banding
of disabilities, with each band being entitled to 1% ;
a. Persons with blindness;
b. Persons with hearing impairment and speech impairment;
c. Persons with locomotor disability and leprosy cured;
d. Persons with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy;
e. Persons with autism, intellectual disability and mental illness;
f. Persons with multiple disabilities, deaf-blindness and multiple sclerosis.
g. Persons with Low vision and persons who are hard of hearing
Provided that posts identified under Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act of 1995 (Act No 1 of 1996)
shall operate as guidelines for implementing this reservation.
(2) The percentage stated can be renewed and the classification altered upon review
once every 3 years;
(3) If sufficient number of qualified persons with disabilities are not available in a
particular year, then the reservation may be carried forward to the subsequent
year, and if in the subsequent recruitment year also a suitable person with
disability is not available, then the post may be first filled by interchange among
the categories, and if the vacancy is still not filled then the establishment shall
identify, train and then induct persons with disabilities on the post. In no case
shall a post to which a person with disability is entitled to be appointed be allowed
to lapse;
(4) The entitlement outlined in sub section (2) and the process in sub section (3)
shall also extend to schemes guaranteeing employment, or the creation of posts
for employment, by way of any legislation, notification or rule formulated by the The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2011
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appropriate government, including but not limited to the Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005

For further details please login to : http://www.socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/report-pwd.pdf

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Specialized+treatment+for+speech+disorders

kodakkal — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:18:19 +0000

Specialized+treatment+for+speech+disorders.

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) will open three unique clinics— Unit for Structural and Orofacial anomalies (USOFA), Learning Disability Clinic (LDS), and a Special Clinic for persons with Motor Speech Disorders (MSD)— on Tuesday to mark the 46th anniversary of the institute.

USOFA will facilitate children and adults with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies. Its objective is to provide multi-disciplinary assessment and rehabilitation of clients with structured orofacial anamolies and develop specialized speech assessment and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques. LDS Clinic is for early identification of students with learning disability and individualized remedial programmes.

As per the AIISH finding, there is an alarming increase in number of persons with motor speech disorders.

Approximately, 90 children with cerebral palsy who report to the Institute every month suffer from speech disorder. The proposed MSD clinic will provide systematic assessment and rehabilitation services and create awareness among public and professionals regarding early identification and intervention of motor speech disorders.

The Hindu : Today’s Paper / NATIONAL : New law will facilitate use of service animals for the disabled

kodakkal — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:47:18 +0000

The Hindu : Today’s Paper / NATIONAL : New law will facilitate use of service animals for the disabled.

The Hindu : Today’s Paper / NATIONAL : New law will facilitate use of service animals for the disabled

kodakkal — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:47:07 +0000

The Hindu : Today’s Paper / NATIONAL : New law will facilitate use of service animals for the disabled.

MID-DAY-MEAL FOR ORPHANAGE CHILDRENS

kodakkal — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:14:11 +0000

PICTURE SHOWS KODAKKAL SHIVAPRASAD distributing sweets to Orphange Childrens at Mangala Sevashrama on eve of his birthday
On eve of my 55th birthday i have arranged Annanadanam [Mid-day meal] programme at Sri Bala Samrakshana Kendra and orphanage centre for childrens running by Mangala Seva Samithi Trust [Regd],Mangalore area, it will boost to feed about 70 more orphanage childrens. The details of above Orphanage was given below :

Bala Samrakshana Kendra,
Mangala Seva Samithi Trust ®,
Kuttarpadavu, Munnur Village & Post,
Mangalore Taluk, Dakshina Kannada,
Karnataka State, India.
Phone No.: 0824-2460451. http://www.mangalaseva.org/index.html

INVITATION FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION- AN REVIEW

kodakkal — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:02:01 +0000

As you all aware that i have insisted permanent funds to hoist Mid-day meal or pooja [worship] sevas in different organizations/religious missions, recently list of such organization/missions were crossed to about 35 for temple sevas and about 16 for organizations/missions. On part of near approaching my birthday, invitations/intimations were starting pouring for attending my insisted sevas at each one, i am posting such intimation notification when reached my residence, for friendly approach i will be uploading such intimation letters henceforth on rotation basis i.e. one by one